Desert Safaris Booking
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari
Dune bashing in Toyota Land Cruisers, camel rides, sandboarding, live shows and a BBQ dinner under the stars — in Abu Dhabi’s quieter, more authentic desert. Book direct, pay on arrival.
Choose your Abu Dhabi desert safari
Transparent AED prices on every package — from a budget AED 40 entry to private premium experiences. Tap any package to book on WhatsApp; you pay on arrival.
Standard Safaris
from AED 40 · same camp & activities — only the transfer differs
Self-Drive Safari
Drive your own car to the meeting point and join the full evening camp — the lowest-priced desert safari in Abu Dhabi.
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Sharing Bus Pickup
Comfortable shared bus pickup from Al Wahda, Mazyad or Safeer Shabiya malls — then the full desert camp experience.
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Sharing 4×4 Pickup
Air-conditioned Toyota Land Cruiser pickup and drop-off plus the complete evening safari and BBQ dinner.
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Private Car (up to 6)
Your own private vehicle and pickup for up to six guests — ideal for families and small groups.
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Private Morning Desert Safari
Your own 4×4 and guide for the cooler morning dunes — no shared vehicle and no waiting on other guests.
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Private Evening Safari — Luxury Land Cruiser
Pickup in a luxury Land Cruiser for a completely hassle-free evening — our pick for friends and families who want it handled end to end.
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Premium & Named Safaris
Evening, Morning, Overnight, Sunrise & sundowner experiencesEvening Desert Safari
Our signature evening safari with VIP seating and a single-seater quad bike included — dune bashing, BBQ dinner and live shows.
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Morning Desert Safari
Cooler morning dune bashing, sandboarding and camel rides — perfect for early risers and families.
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Overnight Desert Safari
Sleep under the stars in a traditional Bedouin camp — dinner, shows, breakfast and a desert sunrise.
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Sunrise Desert Safari
A 4-hour private sunrise experience — golden light over the dunes, photography and quiet desert calm.
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Sundowner Dune Safari
A private late-afternoon dune drive into sunset — refreshments, photo stops and the desert at its most cinematic.
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Camel Trek
An extended sunset camel ride across the dunes — the traditional way Bedouin crossed the Arabian sands.
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Activity Tours
Quad biking, sandboarding, dune buggy & camel treks
Quad Bike Tour
Ride in the designated quad area, or take a guided run out across the open dunes. Four options — every price listed below.
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Sandboarding Tour
Carve down soft golden dunes on a sandboard — beginner-friendly and great for photos.
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Dune Buggy Tour
Take the wheel of a powerful dune buggy for 30 minutes of off-road thrill across the dunes.
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Looking for VIP, Hummer or Liwa safaris? We run those too — message us on WhatsApp.
Lowest price, zero risk — no OTA fees, no prepayment
Booking platforms charge AED 200–300+ for the same Abu Dhabi desert safari. With us it starts at AED 40 — booked direct on WhatsApp and paid on arrival. Same camp, same activities, a fraction of the price.
Up to 80% cheaper than OTAs
From AED 40 direct vs ~AED 250 on GetYourGuide, Viator & Klook for the same experience — no platform markup, no booking fee.
Pay on arrival — zero risk
No online payment, no deposit. See the dunes, then pay by cash or card. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
100% halal BBQ dinner
Full halal buffet from a halal kitchen, with a generous vegetarian spread. Tell us any allergies when you book.
Real humans on WhatsApp
We reply in about 15 minutes — 24/7, day and night. Confirm your date, pickup & group size — and you're booked.
Which transfer should I pick?
- 🚗 Have a car? Self-drive — AED 40, the cheapest. We send GPS to the meeting point.
- 🚌 Cheapest with pickup? Sharing bus from city malls — AED 60.
- 🛻 Want door-to-door? Sharing 4×4 hotel pickup — AED 150.
- 🚙 Family or group? Private car up to 6 guests — AED 700 total (best value for families).
How much does an Abu Dhabi desert safari cost?
An Abu Dhabi desert safari starts from AED 40 per person. The camp and core activities are identical across standard packages — only the transfer changes. Here is every price, side by side.
| Package / transfer | Price | What's included | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Drive | AED 40 /person | Full evening camp + all 13 standard inclusions. You drive to the meeting point. | Book |
| Sharing Bus Pickup | AED 60 /person | Shared bus pickup from city malls + full camp & activities. | Book |
| Sharing 4×4 Pickup | AED 150 /person | Toyota Land Cruiser pickup & drop-off + full camp & activities. | Book |
| Private Car (up to 6) | AED 700 total | Private vehicle for up to 6 guests + full camp & activities. | Book |
| Evening Safari (VIP + quad) | AED 250 /person | Premium evening with VIP seating and single-seater quad included. | Book |
| Overnight Safari | AED 450 /person | Bedouin camp overnight stay with dinner, shows, breakfast & sunrise. | Book |
Most Abu Dhabi operators start at around AED 250 per person. Our self-drive entry is just AED 40 — the lowest entry price in Abu Dhabi for the same camp and core activities. Book direct and skip the 20–30% OTA commission.
Design your desert safari, get a live price
Pick a base package, add the extras you want, and we'll build a ready-to-send WhatsApp message with your running total. No payment online — you confirm on chat and pay on arrival.
1 Choose your base package
2 Add extras (optional)
How your evening safari unfolds
A typical Abu Dhabi evening desert safari runs about 6 hours, with pickup between 2:30–3:30 PM and drop-off by 9:00–9:30 PM.
Pickup & scenic drive
We collect you from your hotel or a mall pickup point and drive about 45 minutes to the Al Khatim / Al Khaznah dunes.
Dune bashing
Thrilling dune bashing in a Toyota Land Cruiser with an experienced driver, plus a camel-farm visit and a golden-hour sunset photo stop.
Camp arrival — Arabic coffee & dates
Welcome to a traditional desert camp with qahwa (Arabic coffee) and dates, then camel rides, sandboarding, henna, Arabic costumes and falcon photos.
Starters & activities
Hot starters (pakora, samosa, tea), optional quad and buggy add-ons, henna and shisha in the designated area.
BBQ buffet dinner under the stars
A full veg and non-veg BBQ buffet — grilled chicken, kebabs, Arabic rice, salads, hummus, breads, desserts and unlimited water.
Live shows
Belly dance, glowing LED Tanoura and a fire show light up the camp.
Drop-off
We drive you back to your hotel or pickup point — about 6 hours, door to door.
| Package | Pickup | Drop-off | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Safari | 2:30–3:30 PM | 9:00–9:30 PM | ~6 hours |
| Morning Safari | 6:00–6:30 AM | 11:00–11:30 AM | ~5 hours |
| Sunrise Safari | 5:30 AM | 9:30 AM | ~4 hours |
| Sundowner Safari | 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | ~3.5 hours |
| Camel Trek | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | ~2 hours |
| Overnight Safari | 2:30–3:30 PM | Next morning ~8:30 AM | Overnight |
All times are approximate and adjust with the season and daylight — we confirm your exact pickup & drop-off when you book on WhatsApp.
Why choose an Abu Dhabi desert safari?
An Abu Dhabi desert safari is quieter, more authentic and closer to nature than the busier Dubai circuit — with genuine Bedouin atmosphere and far fewer vehicles on the dunes.
- 🤫Quieter dunesFar fewer 4×4s than Dubai — you get the desert almost to yourself.
- 🏜️More authenticReal Bedouin camp in the Al Khatim & Al Khaznah desert, not a packed tourist site.
- 📍Just 45 minutes awayQuick, scenic transfer from Abu Dhabi city to the open sands.
- 💰Better valueFrom AED 40 direct — no OTA commission, pay on arrival.
13 experiences in one desert safari
Every standard Abu Dhabi desert safari — from the AED 40 self-drive option upward — includes all of the following.
Good to know — what's not included
Everything you need before you go
Clear, honest details so you arrive ready — and book with total confidence.
What to wear & bring
Light, comfortable clothing and closed shoes for the sand. Bring a light jacket from October–March, plus sunglasses, sunscreen and your camera. Water is provided.
Safety & suitability
Licensed, experienced 4×4 drivers. Suitable for ages 3+. We advise pregnant guests and anyone with heart or back conditions to skip dune bashing and enjoy the camp.
Free cancellation
No deposit and no online payment. Plans changed? Cancel free up to 24 hours before — you only pay on arrival, by cash or card.
Food & dietary
A full BBQ buffet with halal options and a generous vegetarian spread. Just tell us about allergies or special diets when you book.
Languages
Our team and guides speak English, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic, so you'll always feel at home in the desert.
Duration & timings
The evening safari runs about 6 hours (pickup 2:30–3:30 PM, drop-off 9:00–9:30 PM). Morning, sunrise and overnight options are available too.
See it before you book
Real moments from our Abu Dhabi desert safaris in the Al Khatim desert — dune bashing, camel rides, falconry, live shows and BBQ nights under the stars. Tap any photo to enlarge.
Where the safari happens — and why it matters
Abu Dhabi sits on the edge of the Rub' al Khali, the largest continuous sand desert on Earth. Here is the landscape, heritage and wildlife you'll encounter.
The desert landscape
Abu Dhabi desert safaris take place in the Al Khatim and Al Khaznah deserts, about 45 minutes from the city. These are classic erg dunes — wind-built sand seas shaped by the seasonal shamal winds, with iron-oxide giving the sand its warm ochre colour.
The best season runs October to April, when daytime temperatures sit around 22–30°C. Further south lie Liwa Oasis and Moreeb Dune, one of the tallest dunes in the world at over 200 metres.
Bedouin heritage
The safari camp keeps Emirati traditions alive: qahwa (Arabic coffee) and dates served in the majlis, henna artistry, the spinning Tanoura dance, and falconry — a desert hunting heritage recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity.
For centuries the Bedouin crossed these sands by camel, navigating by stars — a heritage you taste, see and ride in a single evening.
Wildlife & the Empty Quarter
The Abu Dhabi desert is home to the Arabian oryx — the national animal of the UAE — along with the sand gazelle and the houbara bustard. Beyond the camps stretches the Rub' al Khali, the legendary Empty Quarter.
Near the city, the Al Wathba Fossil Dunes reveal sculpted formations millions of years old, a reminder that this desert was once an ancient seabed.
Rated 4.9 / 5 from 3,500+ guest reviews
"Best value desert safari we found in the UAE. We did the self-drive option for AED 40 each and still got everything — dune bashing, dinner, the fire show. Unreal."
"So much quieter than Dubai. The Al Khatim dunes were beautiful at sunset and the Bedouin camp felt authentic. Booking on WhatsApp took two minutes."
"We took the kids on the morning safari. Driver was careful, sandboarding was a hit, and paying on arrival made it stress-free. Highly recommend."
"The overnight Bedouin camp was the highlight of our UAE trip. Stars everywhere, great BBQ, and a calm sunrise over the dunes. Worth every dirham."
"Added the quad bike and falcon photo through their builder — got an instant WhatsApp message with the total. Smooth, transparent, no hidden fees."
"Booked the private car for our family of five. Comfortable Land Cruiser, friendly team, and the BBQ had great veg options. Will book again."
Real desert safari reviews from our guests
Unedited video reviews and Instagram stories from travellers who joined our Abu Dhabi desert safari — real people, real memories in the Al Khatim dunes.
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📷Abu Dhabi desert safari — your questions answered
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How to book — 3 easy steps
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Talk to a real desert local
An authorised Abu Dhabi tour operator running daily safaris in the Al Khatim & Al Khaznah desert since 2009 — with licensed drivers, insured 4×4s and 3,500+ happy guests. Licensed & regulated by the Department of Culture & Tourism, Abu Dhabi.
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- 📞Call us+971 50 414 6025
- ✉️Emailinfo@desertsafarisbooking.com
- 📍WhereAl Khatim & Al Khaznah Desert, ~45 min from Abu Dhabi city. Pickups: Al Wahda Mall · Mazyad Mall · Safeer Mall, Shabiya.
- 🕒HoursAvailable 24/7 — bookings, questions & pickups
Available in English & Arabic · other languages on request.
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